Day Guide for Wednesday February 18th 2015 What are the holidays on February 18th 2015?

This is our day guide for Wednesday February 18th 2015 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?

Holidays on February 18th 2015

International: Ash Wednesday

Marks the beginning of lent. Marking the forehead with ash represents regret for past sins.

International: Chinese New Year

The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.

South Korea: Korean New Year

Known as Seollal, Korean New Year is the first day of the lunar Korean calendar. It is the most important of the traditional Korean holidays

Vietnam: Tet Eve

Day before Tet, the most important holiday in Vietnam

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General Information for February 18th 2015
There are 4 public holidays today.
Day 49 of 2015
316 days left in 2015
Week 08 of the year
On this Day in History
1965 - The Gambia is admitted to the Commonwealth as an independent state, with Queen Elizabeth II as its Head of State.
1933 - Yoko Ono, the Japanese-born American musician and wife of John Lennon - is born.
1930 - The planet Pluto (reclassified as dwarf planet in 2006) is discovered by American astronomer Clyde Tombaugh.
1294 - Kublai Khan, Mongol Emperor of China, dies. His grandiose life is depicted in the poem 'Kubla Khan' by Samuel Taylor Coleridge.